Half Double Crochet (hdc) A balance of height and density. Great for scarves and beanies. Yarn over, insert hook into stitch. Most Craft (CC BY 2.0) – credit required. Yarn over, pull up a loop (3 loops on hook). Keep loops even. Yarn over, pull through all 3 loops. Turning chain context by Durova. Quick loops Half double crochet demo (2008, Own work). Half-double crochet tutorial (2025, CC BY-SA 4.0). Next: Double Crochet (dc)